SNCAC NC.860

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NC.860
Role Civil utility aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer SNCAC
First flight 28 March 1949
Number built 1
Developed from NC.853

The SNCAC NC.860 (also known as the Aérocentre NC.860) was a French twin-engined development of the NC.853 light aircraft.[1]

Development

The NC.860 was developed from the earlier NC.853 single-engined high-wing monoplane, major changes included a four-seat cabin and the fitting of two 105 hp (78 kW) Walter Minor 4-III engines on a re-designed wing.[1] With the engines mounted on the high-wing the wing span was increased and the NC.860 had a tricycle landing gear.[1]

The NC.860, registered F-WFKJ, first flew 28 March 1949.[1][2]

Specification

Data from [3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 3
  • Length: 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 13.42 m (44 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 20.0 m2 (215 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 760 kg (1,676 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Walter Minor 4-III four-cylinder inverted inline air-cooled engine, 78 kW (105 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
  • Range: 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi)

References

Notes
  1. ^ a b c d Simpson 1991, p. 207
  2. ^ Note: AviaFrance website has first flight as 29 July 1949
  3. ^ "S.N.C.A.C. NC-860". Retrieved 2009-12-19.
Bibliography
  • Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-194-X.

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